Sr. Cindy Lewans comes from Assiniboia, SK., the second of eight children, a traditional Catholic family nourished by parents Paul and Margaret. Cindy grew up with plenty of music and activity, (siblings!), a love for nature and the fine arts. She dreamed of a great life: performing onstage or having worldwide adventures! She attended St. Angela’s Academy for the last two years of high school, then set off to “make her mark” at university.

Cindy tried out different areas of study, but felt directionless, and wondered how people could commit to a path. She completed her B.A. and B.Ed. at the U of S, and taught in Saskatoon for the next couple of years.

In the fall of 1999, she moved into the Presentation of Mary Discernment House in Saskatoon, intent on growing in faith, community, and to discern her vocation in life. With the help of spiritual direction at the House, Cindy discerned that she was called to religious life, and to the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. In 2000, she began her formation at the PM Novitiate, and made first vows in April 2004.

From 2004-2007, Cindy worked at John Paul Collegiate as a teacher and co-chaplain, and then took the Pastoral Studies program at Campion College. From 2009-2011, she worked as assistant to Campus Ministry at Campion College, and is presently taking a “year of renewal” in preparation for perpetual vows of religious life. She continues to enjoy nature, and the goodness and love of God in her family, community, and the people and events that are presented to her every day.